Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.
The Mainfranken Racing e.V. team from the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt uses the oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pump Atlas Copco GVS 100A to produce lightweight carbon composites that are crucial for vehicle performance in the student racing formula.
At Metpack 2026, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present digital process control systems and new materials for can manufacturing, aimed at increasing line efficiency, safety and sustainability in the metal packaging sector.
At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, Barmag presented its new energy-efficient POY 2.0 spinning concept with partial process automation. The solution includes a redesigned DIO spin pack, the EvoQuench 2.0 cooling system, the WINGS POY 2.0 winder and full integration with the atmos.io digital platform.
Innovia Films is launching P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables, and recyclable in the PP waste stream.
The Hexpol group is consolidating its thermoplastics and TPE companies into a single business area, Hexpol Thermoplastics. The aim is to facilitate access to material expertise and accelerate R&D, regulatory and sustainability projects.
Hasco has expanded its cooling programme with the modular French coupling system Z8012 for low-temperature cooling circuits in injection moulds. The solution offers full flow, colour coding and an exchangeable sealing ring made of fluorinated rubber.
The new company Meliori Polymer Engineering has launched production of reusable polymer semiconductor wafer frames in Croatia, fully based on European suppliers. The plant supports the local chip supply chain and EU sustainability goals.
The KHS Group is introducing the KHS Supreme system that uses Plasmax barrier technology to protect oxygen-sensitive beverages such as tea while maintaining full recyclability of PET bottles, including rPET.
Alujain Corporation and Beaulieu International Group have signed a memorandum for the creation of a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, focused on local production of synthetic fibres and non-wovens and on developing GEONATPET operations in Yanbu.
Since 2015, Rondo Plast of the Polykemi Group has been regularly purchasing PP and PE production scrap from Modulpac’s manufacturing of caps, jars and lids. The cooperation shows how effective scrap management can enhance plastics circularity.
At JEC World 2026 in Paris, Envalior will present new Tepex and UDea thermoplastic composites for aviation, drones and hydrogen applications, offering a lightweight, recyclable alternative to thermoset composites.
